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CSP investigate kidnapping after pursuing vehicle

On July 23, 2012 at approximately 6:29 p.m. the Colorado State Patrol Communications Center received a BOLO (be on the lookout) for a possible kidnapping suspect believed to be in southeast Colo.

The suspect was also an escapee out of the Colorado Department of Corrections. The description given was a blue Ford truck with a Denver Broncos logo or tribal decal on the tailgate.

A Campo Police Department Officer located the vehicle on Colorado 287 at milepost 30 near Springfield Colo.

When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, reaching speeds over 100 mph.

Approximately twelve miles north of Springfield in Baca County, a Trooper deployed a Stop Stick [reg], a tire deflating device, puncturing two of the tires.

The driver continued to flee on the flat tire. Approximately fifteen miles south of Lamar, in Prowers County, a Prowers County Deputy deployed a Stop Stick [reg], puncturing two tires. The driver still continued to flee on the flat tires.

Approximately six miles south of Lamar, a Trooper utilized the Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), which brought the pursuit to an end.

The driver, Jason Leinweber, 38, Colorado Springs, was taken into custody without further incident.

The victim, a 38 year old female from Colorado Springs was not hurt during the pursuit.

No Troopers or Deputies were injured and the CSP vehicle sustained minimal damage from the TVI maneuver.

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